The Cherhill White Horse will be having its long overdue makeover tomorrow, 11th May, as members of the Cherhill Scout Group and volunteers are due to meet up to to re-chalk the landmark.
The figure at Cherhill was first cut in 1780 by a Dr Christopher Alsop, of Calne and is the third oldest of several such white horses in Great Britain, with only the Uffington White Horse and the Westbury White Horse being older.
Approximately eighteen tonnes of chalk will be used to give the horse a much needed face lift.
Volunteers are warmly invited to help with the task.
The group will be meeting from 10am on Saturday 11th May. Don't forget to bring gloves and a drink with you.
Photos courtesy of Cherhill Scout Group
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